Langhorne Slim, The GoStation, Neckbeard Telecaster and More to Play Drew Goren Memorial Fund Benefit Show at Luna Lounge



Brooklyn artists like Langhorne Slim, The GoStation and Neckbeard Telecaster are banding together to help raise money for the Drew Goren Memorial Fund at a special concert at Luna Lounge in Brooklyn on June 30. Put together by Doug Levy of The GoStation, this show benefits the family of Drew Goren, a photographer who was loved and respected by many. I posted some info below to give you a sense of who he was (I didn't know him personally). I am touched by his story, and I hope you are, too. Come out and support this very worthy cause. Also playing the show are Rockethouse and Sikamor Rooney.

Drew Goren, a gifted photographer and friend, passed away on December 19th, 2006. In March of 2005, the unimaginable news that Drew had stage IV cancer at the young age of thirtyone came as a huge shock to everyone who loved him. Yet, still Drew would continue on to work through the last year and half, almost harder then ever. He often squeezed photo shoots inbetween chemo sessions. And although it began to get painful for him to even walk his subjects were never even aware of his disease; he always preferred they not make allowances. Drew worked because he loved photography, not because he had to. A fund has been established for Drew's 5 year-old daughter, Nina, and her mom, Julia. Contributions can be made through the Talbert Family Foundation and are tax-deductible. Please designate your funds to "Drew Goren Memorial Fund."

To check out Drew Goren's photography, please visit his website subwaysleeper.